What is the cheapest way to get from Poole to Porthcawl?

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Porthcawl is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poole to Porthcawl?

The fastest way to get from Poole to Porthcawl is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at John Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Porthcawl?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Bridgend via Bournemouth and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Poole to Porthcawl?

The distance between Poole and Porthcawl is 219 miles. The road distance is 130.7 miles.

How do I travel from Poole to Porthcawl without a car?

The best way to get from Poole to Porthcawl without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £95 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Poole to Porthcawl?

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Poole to Porthcawl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Porthcawl bus from?

Poole to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Porthcawl train from?

Poole to Porthcawl train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Poole to Porthcawl?

The best way to get from Poole to Porthcawl is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 7h 37m.

Where does the Poole to Porthcawl bus arrive?

Poole to Porthcawl bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Poole to Porthcawl train arrive?

Poole to Porthcawl train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Poole to Porthcawl?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Porthcawl is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Poole to Porthcawl.

Where can I stay near Porthcawl?

There are 951+ hotels available in Porthcawl.

Poole to Porthcawl - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Porthcawl by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 19m
£95–175
Drive 130 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Porthcawlcar 130 mi
2h 56m
£32–47
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus X6
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
7h 12m
£44–84
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Porthcawl Metrolink 4bus X2
6h 1m
£62–128
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sarn Odeonbus 201 / ...
7h 37m
£52–124

Poole to Porthcawl by train and bus

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Distance: 217.6 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Porthcawl, Wales?

You can take a train from Poole to Northways via Bournemouth, Reading, Bridgend, and Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5 in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to John Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Sarn Odeon in around 7h 37m.

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